The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
At first glance, the asin tibuok would look like a huge egg. Some even call it a dragon egg. This salt is made with knowledge from Filipinos during the pre-colonial Philippines. The process is so long that a single batch would take a minimum of 3 months. Learn more about it here: https://youtu.be/Pd1YtrTXa4c
If you were to summarize the process of making tempura, it seems pretty simple, right? Mix up a batter, dip your protein/veggie in it, then fry. Easy! But Erwan and Chef Martin wanted to go the extra mile and figure out if it’s possible make a batter mixture that will fit absolutely any food….
Banana is so abundant in the Philippines that there are a bunch of types in every region. Naturally, Chef Grace wanted to bring that taste of home to Australia with a banana pie that sprinkles influences of turon to it. It’s definitely a dessert that will make you rethink about counting your calories….
In the Philippines, there are a lot of words for rice. Uncooked rice is bigas, cooked rice is kanin, burnt rice is tutong, and the list goes on. Another example is laruk-laruk: unhusked rice or palay that’s toasted and pounded. One of those dishes is tinupak. Quite interestingly, tinupak’s texture and overall appearance (minus,…
It was May of 2020, a typical morning for Patrick de Veyra. He was out on a walk with his sister and dogs when all of a sudden, he thought about his mom’s homemade puttanesca. Remembering its flavour and that feeling of comfort it always gave him, he wanted to give other people those same…
I Made the Best Banana Bread with One Surprising Ingredient We’re all looking for the same thing when it comes to banana bread: moist, tender, and loaded with that banana-y (that a word?) flavor. We can tweak a few things with the recipe, but how often do we consider the most crucial part of the…
3-Ingredient Healthy Dessert Recipe If you have a sweet tooth, then these easy 3-ingredient desserts are perfect for a guilt-free snack. Sometimes, you don’t want to bother with complicated recipes and just get to the good stuff. These recipes only need 3 ingredients, which are most likely already in your pantry. Just mix it all…
Salmon is popular as a superfood, but how does it exactly benefit our health? Safebeat lists it down for you: It boosts your immunity. Salmon is high in omega-3, selenium, and vitamins A and D. These are essential for your immune system to fight off chronic illnesses. It’s packed with good protein. This helps fill you up and…
Here’s a crazy idea: why not have a Boodle Fight the next time you invite friends at home? There’s a lot of pros to it if you need some convincing. There are fewer dishes to wash (this reason is convincing enough). It’s easy to make it look good. Lastly, it’s a fun way to eat…
Leche flan. It’s only customary to serve it during special occasions such as Christmas and fiestas. Spot the iconic oval tin at the dinner table and everyone instantly knows what it contains. This rich and creamy dessert is heaven on a plate (or in this case, llanera). The traditional leche flan recipe only calls for a few…